Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Katherine Reaves has joined the Firm’s New York office as a Partner, where she will focus on banking and credit matters.
“We are excited to welcome Katie to Simpson Thacher,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “Katie is the full package; she’s smart, creative and commercial, and will be an asset to our clients and the Firm’s preeminent global financing team.”
Katie represents some of the world’s largest financial sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as other public and private companies, on a broad spectrum of secured and unsecured financing transactions. Recognized by Chambers USA and IFLR 1000 as a “Rising Star,” her work includes acquisition finance, asset-based lending facilities, recapitalizations, distressed financing and other complex financing deals. Katie joins the Firm from Cleary Gottlieb.
Alexandra Kaplan, Co-Head of the Firm’s Banking and Credit and Investment Banking Practices, commented, “Katie is a gifted lawyer and dealmaker who has a remarkable range of experience advising on complex finance matters.” “She has a reputation for providing the type of strategic, innovative advice that we are known for providing to our clients, making her a perfect fit for the team,” added Brian Steinhardt, Co-Head of the Firm’s Banking and Credit Practice.
Katie said, “I look forward to continuing to grow my practice across the Firm’s fantastic global financing platform, which is second-to-none. This group is incredibly talented and collaborative, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Clients turn to Simpson Thacher for advice on their most sophisticated and challenging credit transactions, including leveraged and acquisition finance, project and energy finance, investment grade financings and liability management and restructuring transactions. The Firm has led the market on banking transactions, advising on more than $1.8 trillion in dollar-denominated loans over the past five years—more than any other law firm. The integrated team of lawyers practicing around the globe provides comprehensive advice and serves the global debt platforms and needs of Simpson Thacher’s clients.
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